Any futher ideas/leads would be much appreciated... I have followed Trends on similar problem (No Crank), and followed the Haynes Manuel. I must be overlooking something. I've copied this list from a different post:
- discharged battery (dim headlights with engine off)...Checked @ Autozone
- weak battery (check voltage at terminals while cranking)...""
- loose or dirty battery terminal connections at the battery...Cleaned
- loose or dirty battery-to-body ground connection...Cleaned
- loose or dirty battery-to-engine block connection...Cleaned
- bad ignition switch...Replaced - Used
- bad clutch safety switch (5-speed)...Doesn't apply - Automatic
- bad neutral safety switch (automatic)...Replaced - Used
- bad inhibitor relay...Checked with Ohmeter
- bad solenoid...Checked @ Autozone
- bad starter...""
In addition to the above:
- Pulled & checked all fuses
- Flipped around around all like kind relays in engine compartment
- Made sure the engine wasn't seized - (Haynes suggests in rare cases it can be)
A couple of question/concerns:
- Could it be the alternator, or would failure to jump-start eliminate this possibility?
- Does Anti-theft system have more than just the relay in the passanger side engine compartment?
- There is a metal component mounted to the wheelwell of the driver side, & behind the air cleaner housing that heated up during attempts to crank. I can't find out what that part is... anyone know?
- Anything else I might have missed?
Any info/ideas would help thanks, Mike